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Artistic Swimming NAG’s Event Gloucester 7th & 8th March 2026

This year saw 5 clubs represented from our Region, that is the most we have had in attendance since before covid. That included swimmers from Aqualina, Hatfield, Potters Bar, Chelmsford & Norwich. It was a very well attended event from across the country, with 163 swimmers  competing in the Youth section, with our highest placed swimmer

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Entries open for the 2026 Long Course Championships

Entries have opened for the Long Course Swimming Championships. The conditions and qualification times for the meet are on the Swimming Competitions page which can be found here. Para Entries have a dedicated entry page here and Para Swimmers should enter via that page rather than the main online system even if they are fast enough for

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Annual General Meeting – 22nd April 2026

The Swim England East Region AGM is taking place on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026. There are a number of important volunteer roles to be appointed at this year’s AGM. These roles are essential in supporting the governance and continued success of the region, and we warmly encourage members to consider putting themselves forward. President Elect

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Swim England East Region Synchronised Diving Judging Workshop

The workshop will cover the World Aquatics rules on judging synchronised diving and provide advice and guidance on how to approach judging synchronised diving events. This workshop will be run by Vicki Tomlinson (GB Olympic Judge) on behalf of the Swim England East Region and will be held via zoom, 7.30pm-9.30pm. This workshop is open

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We are Seeking New Volunteer Member Nominated Directors

As part of our ongoing strategic plan to ensure succession and continuity, Swim England East Region is seeking passionate and forward-thinking individuals to nominate themselves for election as a Director and Charity Trustee. In this role you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of aquatic disciplines across the region — supporting

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East Region Disability Training Session – 7th March 2026

Swim England East Region are holding their next Disability Swimming training session on Saturday 7th March 2026 at Mildenhall Hub, Sheldrick Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7JX from 12pm – 3pm. This Session will be focusing on Butterfly and Breaststroke skills. For more information and to register for the session please go to the Disability Swimming

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Masters Open Water Development Day 2026

The East Region Masters Leadership Group is looking into holding an Open Water Development Day on Saturday 6th June 2026 depending on the expression of interest that is received. The day will consist of a classroom presentation, lake session and a race simulation. The estimated duration of the day would be a start time of

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Water Polo Inter Regional U14s Boys

Congratulations to the East Region U14 Boys Water Polo Team who claimed silver medal at the U14 Inter Regional Championships at Walsall Gala Baths on the 6th – 7th December 2025. Head Coach Martin Vinter (Colchester Swimming & Water Polo Club) reports on a great weekend. “The under 14 boys East team embarked on the

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National Award Winner 2025 – Dave Champion

Huge congratulations go to Dave Champion (teamipswich Swimming) for winning Swim England Coach Mentor or Developer of the Year 2025! This award recognized an individual who has excelled in developing other coaches and who has supported a coach to make meaningful and sustainable change. This input will have led to improvements in effective and/or ethical

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National Award Winner 2025 – Ruby Brace

Huge congratulations go to Ruby Brace (City of Peterborough SC) for winning Swim England Young Volunteer of the Year 2025! Ruby Brace embodies everything this award represented: dedication, leadership, and an infectious passion for aquatics that uplifts everyone around her. A Swim England member and now a foundational presence within the City of Peterborough Swimming

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